GEEK SQUAD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 20, 2013, a trademark application was filed for GEEK SQUAD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GEEK SQUAD trademark a serial number of 85936744. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 25, 2024. This trademark is owned by BBY Solutions, Inc.. The GEEK SQUAD trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for diagnosing hardware issues, analyzing installed applications, remotely locking a device, alarm recovery capabilities, and a search engine for locating support, repair and maintenance services ]

Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting, tune-up and repair of consumer electronics and computers; computer hardware maintenance and repair consulting services; in-home installation, set-up and repair services for consumer electronics and computers; 24-hour on-line and telephone support services for troubleshooting, tune-up and repair of consumer electronics and computers

Providing prepaid extended warranties on the consumer goods of others covering consumer electronics, computers and related products, digital imaging products, home theatre products, appliances, mobile phones, video game consoles, MP3 players, exercise equipment, navigational systems and car electronics

Computer software consulting services; computer virus protection services; Providing information and online information about the implementation and use of computer hardware and software; provision of technical information in relation to the implementation and use of computers, computer hardware and software; providing online tools in the nature of non-downloadable software to check for viruses, security threats, internet connection tests and other computer trouble shooting; providing a website for tech support, namely, help desk services for IT infrastructure support, data backup services, and, virus spyware removal services, and computer security consultancy
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General Information


Serial Number85936744
Word MarkGEEK SQUAD
Filing DateMonday, May 20, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 25, 2024
Registration Number4477357
Registration DateTuesday, February 4, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 19, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of an oval outlined with black, which is divided horizontally into two sections. The top section is orange and the bottom section is black. The orange section is larger than the black section, as the dividing line is below center in the oval. In the orange section appears the word "GEEK" in black. In the black section appears the word "SQUAD" in white. The font used for "GEEK" is taller and thinner, is in italics, and the "G" is capitalized. The font used for "SQUAD" is shorter and thicker than "GEEK" and "SQUAD" is in lower case letters. The "q" in "SQUAD" is set higher than the other letters so that the tail part of the "q" is in line horizontally with the bottom of all the letters in "squad".
Goods and Services[ Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for diagnosing hardware issues, analyzing installed applications, remotely locking a device, alarm recovery capabilities, and a search engine for locating support, repair and maintenance services ]
Goods and ServicesTechnical support services, namely, troubleshooting, tune-up and repair of consumer electronics and computers; computer hardware maintenance and repair consulting services; in-home installation, set-up and repair services for consumer electronics and computers; 24-hour on-line and telephone support services for troubleshooting, tune-up and repair of consumer electronics and computers
Goods and ServicesProviding prepaid extended warranties on the consumer goods of others covering consumer electronics, computers and related products, digital imaging products, home theatre products, appliances, mobile phones, video game consoles, MP3 players, exercise equipment, navigational systems and car electronics
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) orange, black, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComputer software consulting services; computer virus protection services; Providing information and online information about the implementation and use of computer hardware and software; provision of technical information in relation to the implementation and use of computers, computer hardware and software; providing online tools in the nature of non-downloadable software to check for viruses, security threats, internet connection tests and other computer trouble shooting; providing a website for tech support, namely, help desk services for IT infrastructure support, data backup services, and, virus spyware removal services, and computer security consultancy

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, June 6, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 29, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 29, 2011

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 14, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 14, 2008

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2013
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 20, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 20, 1994

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 20, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 20, 1994

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 25, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 25, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 25, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 25, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 4, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 6, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 6, 2019REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 23, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, February 4, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 4, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 19, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 30, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 15, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 15, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 30, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 30, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, September 30, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 30, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 30, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, September 19, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 19, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 19, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, September 7, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, September 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, September 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 6, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 1, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, May 31, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 23, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED